First Chapter Ceremonies

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.

There are so many kinds. We love them all

In the words of Robert Munch:

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.

05/11/2025

Big weddings aren’t for everyone.

Some couples don’t want 200 eyes on them.
They want something smaller. Realer. Warmer.

A ceremony that feels like sitting around a campfire with your favorite people—not performing for a crowd.

That’s what I help create.

✨ One of my couples said I “catered to the intimacy and the insanity of their wedding.”
If that’s your vibe, we might be a perfect fit.

📩 Planning a small wedding that still feels big in meaning? Let’s talk.

05/07/2025

Who’s laying out the tissues for your tearful guests?
Who’s making sure the chairs don’t sink into the grass?
Who’s checking that the signage is actually facing the right direction?

👋 Hi. It’s me.

As your wedding coordinator, I notice the things you didn’t even think of.
Because you shouldn’t have to.

You should be focused on soaking up the joy—not solving logistics on the fly.

✨ I’ve got the details. You just show up.

Let’s make this magic happen.

📅 Fall 2025 dates booking now.

05/06/2025

You don’t think you need a wedding coordinator—until the cake shows up late.
Until the timeline falls apart.
Until a groomsman forgets his shirt and you’re the one trying to fix it.

I’m not here to take over your vision.
I’m here to protect it.

To run your day like a calm, joyful backstage manager—so you can actually live in the moment you spent months planning.

🗣 One couple told me:

“Shannon catered to the intimacy and the insanity of our wedding.”

If that’s the energy you want behind the scenes, I’ve got you.

Let’s talk about coordination.

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05/05/2025

Your wedding party should be sipping champagne and hyping you up—not figuring out vendor arrival times.

📋 That’s where I come in.

As your wedding coordinator, I take the pressure off your people and off you—so everyone shows up present, relaxed, and ready to celebrate.

Need someone to run the timeline, manage the room flip, and still remember your grandma’s name?
That’s literally what I do.

✨ Coordination = peace of mind ✨
And yes, your besties will thank you later.

📩 DM me to check your date.

05/04/2025

05/03/2025

We are going to be touring the open house tomorrow. Come down and see if it is the right spot for you.

Picturing your big day at Bel Acres? Come join us at our open house this Sunday May 4th from 12-5 PM. Tour our venue, meet our preferred vendors and chat with our wedding coordinator Amanda! Please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday May 1st. We can’t wait to see you!

05/01/2025

You shouldn’t be the one fixing the seating chart.
Or texting the florist.
Or asking, “Has anyone seen the marriage license??”

That’s my job.

If you’re planning your own wedding but want to be fully present on the day, day-of coordination is the secret weapon.

✨ I’m the one your photographer whispers to when the timeline’s off.
✨ The one who calms the parent who’s trying to change the playlist.
✨ The one who catches the detail you forgot and makes it look effortless.

One couple told me, “Our wedding wouldn’t have been as magical without Shannon.”

That’s what coordination is supposed to feel like:
✨ Effortless, magical, handled. ✨

📅 Booking now for fall 2025 & beyond.
DM me if you’re ready to hand over the clipboard.

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04/30/2025

✨ You don’t just need a wedding officiant.
You need someone who sees you. ✨

Not just the Pinterest boards.
Not just the timeline.
But the way you met. The inside jokes. The chaos. The quiet moments.

That’s what I build your ceremony around.
Not a template. Not tradition (unless you want it). Just you two, on your weird, wonderful path together.

💬 One of my couples said:

“You hire Shannon and you receive a friend... our wedding wouldn’t have been as magical without her.”

Honestly? That’s the goal.

So if you’re planning a small, intimate wedding and want someone who’s all in—for the tears, the laughter, the late-night vendor freakouts—I’m your person.

📩 DMs are open.
Let’s make something magical.

04/20/2025

From our family to yours, We wish you sweet thoughts for a Happy Easter.

04/20/2025

Think of me as your ceremony guide, your planning partner, and your day-of calm in the chaos.
I help you craft a wedding that feels like you — personal, meaningful, and nothing like a cookie-cutter production.

Whether you're dreaming up Pagan-inspired rituals, a Gothic aesthetic, or sprinkling in The Princess Bride quotes, I’m here to make sure your wedding is both beautifully you and beautifully organized.

04/04/2025

Elopements are such a beautiful, intimate way to celebrate love—low pressure, super personal, and often in stunning locations.

Intimate. Intentional. Unforgettable.
For the couples who feel most at home in each other’s arms, who want their wedding day to be about connection, not convention—this is for you.

Whether you're exchanging vows beneath towering pines, along a quiet beach at sunrise, or in the heart of the city you love, our Just Us Elopement Package is crafted to honor your story in the most meaningful, magical way.

We believe eloping doesn’t mean "less." It means more of what matters—more presence, more heart, more of the two of you.

What’s Included:
✨ A Ceremony as Unique as You
We’ll craft a fully personalized ceremony that reflects your love, your values, and your journey. No templates, no clichés—just the real, beautiful story of you.

💍 An Officiant Who Truly Sees You
You’ll be matched with an experienced, officiant who brings warmth, joy, and reverence to your moment.

🌿 Location Scouting & Support
We’ll help you choose the perfect backdrop for your vows—whether it’s wild and adventurous or cozy and close to home.

🤝 Trusted Vendor Connections
From photographers to florists, we’ll connect you with inclusive, heart-led professionals who share our values.

📖 Ceremony Keepsake
A beautifully printed copy of your ceremony script to cherish, reread, and remember forever.

📄 Legal Love
We'll guide you through the marriage license process and handle the official paperwork so you can focus on each other.

investment: Starting at $200
(Pricing varies by location and vendor selections)

Let’s begin your forever with a day that’s deeply you.
Ready to elope your way?
[Inquire Now] or [Schedule a Call]